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environment-and-climate-change2 years ago•4 min saved

"Study Reveals East Coast Metropolises Including NYC and DC Are Sinking"

A study by Virginia Tech and the U.S. Geological Survey has found that major cities along the U.S. Atlantic coast, including New York City, Long Island, Baltimore, and Virginia Beach, are sinking at rates that exceed the global sea level rise. This land subsidence is threatening critical infrastructure such as roads, airports, and railways, with some areas sinking more than 5 mm per year. The research, which utilized space-based radar satellites to create high-resolution maps of subsidence, highlights the urgent need to address the potential damage and increased flood risks associated with this phenomenon.

via SciTechDaily|

##climatechange #eastcoastcities

environmentscience2 years ago•3 min saved

"Study Reveals Widespread Sinking of East Coast Cities, Threatening Infrastructure"

A Virginia Tech study has revealed that the US East Coast is sinking, with over 15 million Americans living in areas at risk. The sinking, up to five millimeters per year in some 'hotspots,' is attributed to groundwater extraction and infrastructure weight. This subsidence exacerbates flood risks and threatens vital infrastructure, including major airports and railways. The research, which used satellite data, highlights the urgent need for concern and mitigation in densely populated and infrastructure-heavy areas.

via Daily Mail|

##climatechange #eastcoastsinking

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"East Coast Cities Face Sinking Dilemma, Endangering Infrastructure"

A study by Virginia Tech and the U.S. Geological Survey published in PNAS Nexus reveals that major East Coast cities like New York City, Baltimore, and Norfolk are experiencing significant land subsidence, with some areas sinking more than 5 millimeters per year. This rate surpasses the global sea level rise and poses a threat to infrastructure such as roads, airports, and railways. The research utilized space-based radar satellites to create high-resolution maps of subsidence, highlighting the urgency of addressing infrastructure vulnerabilities and the increased risk of coastal flooding due to climate change.

via Phys.org|

##climatechange #eastcoastsinking

environment-and-science2 years ago•3 min saved

"East Coast Cities Face Sinking Dilemma, Endangering Infrastructure"

A study by Virginia Tech and the U.S. Geological Survey has found that major East Coast cities like New York City, Baltimore, and Virginia Beach are sinking at rates exceeding global sea level rise, with some areas descending more than 5 millimeters per year. This subsidence poses significant risks to infrastructure, including roads, railways, and airports, and increases flood risks. The research, which utilized space-based radar satellites to create high-resolution terrain maps, highlights the urgent need for addressing the impacts of land subsidence in conjunction with climate change-induced sea level rise.

via Virginia Tech|

##climatechange #eastcoastcities